Michael "Tigger" O'Neill

Comedy Juggler from Portland, OR - Will travel up to 10 miles

MEMBER SINCE 2013

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In 2010, Michael received his Master of Fine Arts in theatre directing from the University of Portland. Michael has had excellent opportunities to teach, direct, and perform in several creative avenues such as clown, commedia, new vaudeville, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and devised theatre. These opportunities have given him a wide variety of experiences as a creator, teacher, and director. Among the most satisfying experiences as an educator is the connection he develops with the students and the departments. Michael has had a wide variety of educational, performing, and directing experiences. Most recently Michael directed and performed in The Spirit of Magic, which had a sixteen-week run on the Portland Spirit in Portland Oregon. He received his BA from Castleton State College, is a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre and completed his graduate work at the University of Portland. He has performed in all fifty states and more than a dozen countries over the last 20 years, from clown to vaudeville to puppeteering. Michael's directing experience includes Commedia Dell'Arte, Shakespeare, and Clowns Without Borders fundraisers. Michael also co-founded Nomadic Theatre Company and has directed and performed in several productions throughout the last decade. In addition, he has written curriculum and taught students in public and private schools, from pre-kindergarten through university levels. You may also learn more about Michael through Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat feature.